Chapter 69
As I stepped outside with my friends, the scene before us was one I couldn’t explain. Blood stained the ground in the open field, and two maids lay there, lifeless, soaked in their own blood. Fear gripped the air, and nobody dared to approach. Everyone I asked seemed unable to explain what had happened. Panic ruled the moment, and confusion spread like wildfire among the maids who had gathered.
Then, out of nowhere, I saw some elders, Ma’am Elena, and the chief maidservant walking swiftly toward us. Their faces were filled with fear and worry. They hurried over to the girls lying on the ground, inspecting their bodies closely, though they didn’t seem sure about what they were seeing. I found myself unconsciously walking toward them, my mind clouded with thoughts and dread.
Moments later, the physician who had treated me earlier arrived, escorted by Jefferson and a group of guards. The physician knelt beside the dead maids, examining their bodies closely. After a tense minute, he jumped to his feet, his face pale with shock.
"This can’t be happening... Not again! History cannot repeat itself here!" His voice trembled with fear, sending chills down my spine.
As soon as the physician uttered those words, I noticed a wave of terror wash over the faces of the elders, Ma’am Elena, and the chief maidservant. They all took a step back, as if what the physician had just revealed was too much to bear.
"This... this is the mark of the Silent Beast," the physician stammered. "What have we done to bring this curse upon ourselves?" His voice was filled with agony and fear.
The elders, Ma’am Elena, and the physician huddled together, whispering among themselves, trying to come to some conclusion about the terrible sight before us. The chief maidservant stepped back toward me, and we stood quietly, watching from a short distance.
After several minutes of murmured conversation, the elders turned back to face the crowd. Ma’am Elena’s voice shook as she spoke, trying to sound strong but clearly shaken by the events.
"We are dealing with something far beyond our power. This is not a beast you can fight or defeat in any ordinary way. It requires ancient rituals—sorcery, even. We must seek out answers through such means if we are to survive. For now, everyone must return to their rooms and stay there until dinner. We need time to discuss a solution."